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Fellowship Position at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Division of Laboratory Sciences

The Clinical Chemistry Branch at the National Center for Environmental Health, CDC is performing research in the area of human biomonitoring. This research involves the development of analytical methods to measure human exposure to environmental chemicals and applying these methods to epidemiological studies. Information obtained with this research will be used to determine the extent of exposure in the population, to identify population subgroups with increased exposure and to assess possible associations between exposure and health effects.

We are seeking a candidate who assists us in our research, which involves activities such as sample preparation using automation equipment, analysis of samples by mass spectrometry, data processing and analysis, and presentation of results. The candidate needs to perform these tasks in compliance with CDC and CLIA policies and regulations, which requires record keeping activities and performing administrative tasks.

This fellowship will provide the opportunity to obtain hands-on experiences in human biomonitoring using state-of-the-art equipment and procedures, in working in a CLIA regulated work environment, and in biomonitoring related public health activities.

The candidate should have a B.S. degree in sciences (Minimum GPA: 3.0) and experiences in chemical and analytical laboratory work (preferably with HPLC, GC and MS instrumentation) as well as good communication skills. Further, experiences conducting routine laboratory tasks are desirable. The candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

This fellowship will be administered through the Oak Ridge Research Institute for Science and Education (visit http://orise.orau.gov/ for further information). The duration of this fellowship appointment is 1 – 4 years. The stipend depends on grade and qualification and follows those stated in federal salary tables (GS tables). The workplace is located in Atlanta, GA.

Applications should be emailed to Marcela Muresan (MMuresan@cdc.gov) by February 19, 2010.The application should include a curriculum vitae or resume, copy of transcripts, current pay stub or salary on letterhead (if applicable) and two letters of recommendation (letters sent by email are sufficient).